Will my graduation Marks Percentage matter in UPSC interview?

Q: Will my graduation Marks Percentage matter in UPSC interview?

Ans by Midhun K.M :

I'm quoting this from Manocha Sir’s(Vajiram faculty Geography) class

If you have studied in IIT/IIM or Some other prestigious institution or Rank holder or If you hold many degrees and post-graduation etc, the interview panel's expectation from your side will be much higher than compared to an average candidate(Because before you enter, the panel might have read your DAF).

So the standard of questions they throw towards you will be high, and if you are not able to manage it well it will affect your mark. And you will get below average mark

And If you're studied from an average college and having 1st or second class only in degree, the panel's expectation from your side will be less and if you're able to perform well beyond their expectation you will be rewarded with more than average marks.

So less marks in degree, less degree you hold means chances of getting better marks in interview.

Note:Anyway if it isn't true, now you can't do anything to change your graduation marks. So leave all those thoughts and study well.

 

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